Alternative end-of-life practices like water cremation and human composting produce fewer emissions and return nutrients to ...

EVANSVILLE – Some Indiana lawmakers seem preoccupied with a serious subject matter: death. Several of the early bills already pitched for the 2026 General Assembly deal with mortality, and all from a ...

Alkaline hydrolysis: Wisconsin 'water cremation' bill dies in Madison "With alkaline hydrolysis, we use water to break the body down." One Sheboygan woman wants a type of cremation that isn't legal in ...

End-of-life planning can be an unexpected opportunity for reflection — a way to express values, care for the environment, and leave loved ones with clarity rather than questions.” ...

Hundreds of bills are filed every legislative session, and without fail, there are a few that raise eyebrows — for being unusual or unexpected. Driving the news: Here are this year's bills that fit ...

While it might seem like just another piece of paper, the death certificate is essential for making funeral arrangements, settling a person’s estate, and claiming survivor benefits. It also provides ...

9,500-year-old pyre uncovered in Malawi offers rare insight into rituals of ancient African hunter-gatherer groups A cremation pyre built about 9,500 years ago has been discovered in Africa, offering ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Indiana legislators filed bills that relate to timely matters, from mid-census redistricting to wearing masks and receiving vaccines. The 2026 legislative session began in December with the House and ...

Archaeologists say they've unexpectedly found a huge Stone Age cremation pyre in southern-central Africa. The discovery is helping them understand the history of cremation. Archaeologists have made an ...